Private, game-based dog and puppy training founded by Alexandra Bassett, CPDT-KA, with over 25 years of experience. Specializes in force-free behavior modification for leash reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, aggression, and bite histories using the Learning Through Games of Choice methodology.
Josie Byer holds three professional certifications: CDBC (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant), CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer), and FDM (Family Dog Mediator). Offers dog training, behavior consulting, and family dog mediation in Salt Lake City using science-based, force-free methods.
Utah's only certified Animal Behaviorist with a PhD in canine behavior, affiliated with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB). Over 20 years of academic and applied experience. Specializes in reactivity, separation anxiety, fear, and aggression using the LIMA approach. In-home consultations within 20 miles of SLC.
Skye Poitras is the Salt Lake area's only Certified Behavior Consultant — Canine (CBCC-KA) and a CPDT-KA. Since 2004, she has offered group classes (puppy socialization through CGC), private in-home consultations, service dog and emotional support dog training, and behavior rehabilitation for aggression, fear, separation anxiety, and phobias.
Veteran-owned franchise offering personalized in-home dog training and group classes across the Salt Lake Valley. Built on 40+ years of experience. Programs include puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, service dog training, therapy dog certification, and personal protection. Requires only 15 minutes of daily practice.
Johanna offers private dog training programs in Salt Lake City and online, covering in-home obedience, leash training, off-leash reliability, and behavior modification for barking, aggression, fear, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. Uses positive reinforcement methods with personalized coaching.
Behavior consulting practice offering virtual consultations for dog and cat behavior issues. Recommended by the Humane Society of Utah. Focuses on enrichment-based approaches and understanding the root causes of behavior problems.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (CDBC, CPDT-KA, LFDM-B) specializing in private in-home training and behavior modification. Uses science-based, humane methods for fear, phobias, aggression, separation anxiety, and other serious behavior issues. Over 12 years working with shelter and rescue dogs.
Wasatch Front positive reinforcement training run by Katie, who specializes in fearful and reactive dogs. Holds a Certificate of Excellence from Living and Learning with Animals (Susan Friedman). Wrote custom training curriculum for Therapy Animals of Utah. Offers private training, classes, agility for reactive dogs, and behavior modification.
Jamie Flanders specializes in cat behavior training — one of the few trainers in the SLC area who works with cats. Also offers cooperative care (grooming and vet visit prep), reactive/aggressive dog training, and general obedience. Serves Salt Lake, Utah, Tooele, Davis, and Weber counties.
